BTV58-1000R Gate Turn Off (GTO) Thyristor - Philips

BTV58-1000R  Gate Turn Off  (GTO) Thyristor by Philips.  

Package: TO-220 

Download Philips BTV58-1000R datasheet:    

Unusual device that can be turned on or off via the gate.... not a normal thyristor. 

Status: RNOS (Rare New Old Stock) as these were replaced by IGBT. 

Tested components: No...unable to test unless under load.  

Using a "PEAK" DCA 75 will give a two diode with common anode result, 

Using a "PEAK" atlas SCR tested will give "no SCR or TRIAC detected" 

RoHS compliant: no